Vanfleet admitted losing her temper and striking the girl, a blow that knocked the child to the ground and broke her arm, according to a sheriff's detective.
Justin Vanfleet, also 25, told his wife to "doctor up" the girl by putting moist washcloths on her sores and keeping her in bed until she recovered, Burns said. The couple didn't bring their daughter to a doctor because they feared that state or local investigators would question the injuries.
Earlier this month, Justin Vanfleet rejected a plea deal on child neglect charges that included prison time. His next court date is Jan. 24. Last month, Marsha Vanfleet pleaded no contest to aggravated child abuse and neglect. She sat crying throughout Monday's sentencing hearing.
[taken from: Herald Tribune]
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